ICPC Tells Tinubu PFIPC Was Fake, Appointment Letter Forged

Falaye Tomiwa

August 7, 2026
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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has submitted an interim investigation report to President Bola Tinubu, concluding that the controversial Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) was not established by the Federal Government and that documents used to promote its activities were forged.

ICPC Chairman Musa Adamu Aliyu disclosed this on Thursday after presenting the report to the President at the State House, Abuja.

Speaking with State House correspondents, Aliyu said the commission’s investigation found that Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew, who claimed to head the council, was never appointed by the Presidency or any government authority.

According to him, the findings also established that the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council had no legal backing and was not created through any law, executive order or official government instrument.

President Tinubu had on July 7 directed the anti-corruption agency to investigate the circumstances surrounding the council after concerns emerged over its legitimacy. The President also instructed the commission to conclude its investigation and submit its findings within 30 days.

Providing an update on the probe, Aliyu said the commission had completed an interim report, which confirmed that the council had no official status within the Federal Government.

“The investigation revealed that Adeyemi Matthew was never appointed by the Federal Government or any authority of government,” the ICPC chairman said.

He further stated that the commission found no evidence that the PFIPC was established through any recognised legal or administrative process.

According to Aliyu, investigators also determined that the appointment letter presented by Adeyemi Matthew, along with other documents allegedly used in the council’s operations, were forged.

“The appointment letter presented by Adeyemi Matthew was completely forged alongside similar documents used to perpetuate the illegal activities of the fake agency,” he said.

Although the commission did not disclose whether any arrests had been made, Aliyu indicated that investigations were continuing to determine the full scope of the alleged fraud and identify all individuals connected to the scheme.

The ICPC’s findings are expected to strengthen ongoing efforts by the Federal Government to curb impersonation of public institutions and prevent the creation of fake agencies used to mislead investors, government officials and members of the public.

The anti-graft agency reiterated its commitment to exposing fraudulent activities carried out under the guise of government authority and assured Nigerians that anyone found culpable at the conclusion of the investigation would face appropriate legal action.

The interim report marks a significant step in resolving questions surrounding the purported council, which had generated public attention after claims that it operated under the authority of the Presidency.

ICPC Tells Tinubu PFIPC Was Fake, Appointment Letter Forged

Falaye Tomiwa

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